Science & Technology Badge
	Badge Requirements

To gain this badge the Explorer Scout must complete all the requirements in one of the following alternatives:
 

Alternative C – Radio Communication
 

1. Demonstrate continued interest in a method of communication. This should involve regular participation in activities, the use of a variety of recording instruments and recording observations for at least 50 hours.
    
2. Demonstrate skills in a communication method to a group of young people to encourage them to try the activity.
    
3. Discuss the rules or Codes of Practice of their chosen activity and how to use the equipment in a responsible manner with the examiner or instructor.
    
4. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate alphabets and internationally recognised signs and signals.
    

Alternative D - Electronics
 

1. Demonstrate a continued interest in electronics. This should involve regular participation in activities and use of a variety of techniques and equipment for at least 50 hours.
    
2. Demonstrate skills in electronics to a group of young people to encourage them to try the activity.
    
3. Discuss the safety rules or safe working practices of electronics and how to use any equipment in a responsible manner with the examiner or instructor.
    
4. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of circuits, components and the symbols used in electronics.

Only the requirements for core Radio Scouting activities have been included. The Alternatives A, B, E and F cover the Meteorology, Mechanics, Astronomy and Naturalist requirements.